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    Asarina scandens 'Sky Blue'

    Scientific Name: Maurandya scandens 'Sky Blue'

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover, vine

    size

    • H: 8'-10'
    • W: 1'-10'

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

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    Asarina scandens 'Sky Blue' plant details

    Asarina scandens 'Sky Blue' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover vine with green foliage. In fall and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Asarina scandens 'Sky Blue'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover vine
    Plant family: plantaginaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 10 FT - wide, 8 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: container plant, hanging basket, long-blooming, sprawling, twining

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Asarina scandens 'Sky Blue'

    USDA Zones: 9a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A member of the snapdragon family, also known as chickabiddy, asarina is native to Mexico, where it reaches great heights. A choice selection for pots and window boxes, for the lovely fresh-green leaves and tendrils will climb or spill over, displaying masses of flowers. Flowers best in late summer and fall, just when we want a fresh look in our garden.

    By: Select Seeds

    A rare, beautiful and graceful climber from Mexico, with fresh green foliage & masses of 1” light blue flaring trumpets. Fast growing and great growing over/with small shrubs, on a trellis, in a pot, or climbing over a rock wall. 8-10' tall. Cut back in Fall.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Asarina scandens 'Sky Blue' plant

    How to Grow Asarina scandens 'Sky Blue'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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